The Mudslide is a perfect dessert cocktail or after dinner drink. Made with vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream and heavy cream, this decadent cocktail is perfect for a sweet tooth. This rich, velvety cocktail tastes like chocolate, coffee and cream. This drink was created in the 1970s at Wreck Bar in Rum Point Club on Grand Cayman Island.
Related: Bushwacker, Espresso Martini, White Russian, Pudding Shots, Chocolate Martini, Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Ingredients in a Mudslide
- Vodka – Choose your favorite unflavored vodka.
- Coffee Liqueur – Such as Kahlúa coffee liqueur.
- Irish Cream Liqueur – Such as Bailey’s.
- Heavy Cream
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and chocolate syrup.
The best glassware choice for a Mudslide cocktail is a coupe glass or a short glass such as an old fashioned glass.
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine vodka, kahlua, Bailey’s and heavy cream. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and pour into a coupe glass.
Garnish with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles. Enjoy!
Tips for Making
- Frozen Mudslide – If you love a boozy milkshake, you can turn this into a blender drink by simply blending with a handful of ice. You can also swap the heavy cream for a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you like.
- Chocolate Rim – Use chocolate syrup to create a chocolate sauce rim. You can also dip it in chocolate sprinkles if you’re feeling fancy. You can also use melted chocolate as a decadent garnish.
- Extra Cold – For a colder drink, place your vodka in the freezer, it won’t freeze but it will get icy cold—perfect for cocktails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Mudslide?
A Mudslide includes the following ingredients: vodka, coffee liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream and heavy cream.
What’s the difference between a Mudslide and a Bushwacker?
While very similar, a Bushwacker is made with rum vs. a Mudslide is made with vodka. The other main distinction is that a Bushwacker is a blended drink and a Mudslide is a shaken cocktail.
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Learn to make a Mudslide cocktail using vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream and heavy cream. A dessert cocktail!
Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine vodka, kahlua, Bailey’s and heavy cream. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
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Strain and pour into a coupe glass.
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Garnish with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen Mudslide – If you love a boozy milkshake, you can turn this into a blender drink by simply blending with a handful of ice. You can also swap the heavy cream for a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you like.
- Chocolate Rim – Use chocolate syrup to create a chocolate sauce rim. You can also dip it in chocolate sprinkles if you’re feeling fancy. You can also use melted chocolate as a decadent garnish.
- Extra Cold – For a colder drink, place your vodka in the freezer, it won’t freeze but it will get icy cold—perfect for cocktails.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mudslide
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
